Columbus to Fort Lauderdale (OSU–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbus to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 982 mi 1h 56m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OSU and FLL, connecting options are available through 21 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OSU to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric OSU→FLL CMH→FLL LCK→FLL
Distance from OSU – 11 mi 20 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 2
Weekly flights 1 16 4
Flight time 1h 56m 2h 31m 2h 34m
Columbus (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Columbus (LCK) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Dayton (DAY) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of OSU with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Lauderdale is 0 hours the same as Columbus.
OSU: EDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
982 mi / 1,581 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

OSU–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance982 mi / 1,581 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: OSU
Full nameThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSU to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 1h 56m. The route covers 982 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OSU to FLL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, SRQ, HHH, CMH, MCO, CLT, PIE, RSW, TPA, AVL, MEM, CVG, MDW, IAD, MKE, DTW, PHL, BDL, BOS, AUS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to OSU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, LCK and DAY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OSU to FLL

The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OSU to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OSU to FLL ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 982 miles (1,581 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GSO. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Columbus (LCK) and Dayton (DAY).